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'Nova to take on Niagara tonight

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Niagara is in western New York, but the Pavilion will feel like home to the Purple Eagles tonight when they play Villanova in the Philly Hoop Group Classic.
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Senior forward Clark returns as Villanova rolls over Fordham

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — VILLANOVA'S basketball team played its third game last night, the second one that actually counted. And, for the first time, the biggest news didn't come from a pregame news release from sports information director Mike Sheridan detailing yet another injury to one of Jay Wright's players.
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Dante Cunningham lifts Villanova

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova forward Dante Cunningham spends his time on the basketball court grabbing rebounds, setting screens, playing tough defense and scoring an occasional basket or two.
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Robertson leads Explorers to another win

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Morgan Robertson was scoreless in La Salle's win at Villanova on Friday, but she had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Explorers (2-0) to a 71-57 victory over Long Island yesterday at Tom Gola Arena.
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Villanova tops Towson

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova's James Pitts made a freshman mistake and lost a fumble on a punt early yesterday against Towson. "All I said to him was, 'Give me something back - come on, you need to get me something back,' " Wildcats coach Andy Talley said he told Pitts. "Boy, was he at the right place at the right time."
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Ball's 2 TDs help Villanova hold off Towson 34-31

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Aaron Ball scored two touchdowns and James Pitts had a 65-yard interception return for a score as Villanova held off Towson 34-31 on Saturday.
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Towson at Villanova

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Today at 1, Villanova Stadium Radio: ESPN-AM (950). Records: Towson, 3-7 overall, 1-5 Colonial Athletic Association; Villanova, 7-2, 5-1, ranked No. 6 in the Football Championship Subdivision.
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Flying Start

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — After working for nearly a month to prepare for a new season with four seniors, Villanova took the court last night for its 2008-09 opener with two on the court and two watching from the bench wearing ties instead of the home white jerseys.
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Nova's Anderson out; Griffin to transfer

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova announced today that senior swingman Dwayne Anderson suffered a stress fracture in his left foot during practice this week and will be sidelined indefinitely.
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Villanova guard Anderson out with stress fracture

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova senior guard Dwayne Anderson is out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left foot, the team said Friday.
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VILLANOVA AT A GLANCE

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Coach: Jay Wright (148-82 in 7 seasons at school, 270-167 in 14 seasons overall) Last season: 22-13 Postseason: Lost in third round of NCAA Tournament to Kansas, 72-57
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Change of scenery helped Villanova's Kurz

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — BEING AWAY FOR A YEAR from something a person loves is usually excruciating. For Laura Kurz, a year away from college basketball was actually something she needed.
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Albany's Mike Johnson, right, defends as Villanova's Scottie Rey... (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
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Albany's Mike Johnson, right, defends as Villanova's Scottie Reynolds drives into the lane during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Villanova, Pa.»Yahoo! Sports

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Villanova's Antonio Pena dunks against Albany in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Villanova, Pa.»Yahoo! Sports

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Villanova University basketball player Dante Cunningham is seen at a media event at the team's practice facility in Villanova, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. The Wildcats are a tight, veteran team with only one freshman on the roster, and the nucleus has been together for about three years.»Yahoo! Sports

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In this Jan. 3, 2008 file photo, Villanova's Dante Cunningham (33) shoots over DePaul's Mac Koshwal during the first half of a college basketball game, in Rosemont, Ill. The Wildcats are a tight, veteran team with only one freshman on the roster, and the nucleus has been together for about three years.»Yahoo! Sports

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